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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

Green Car Congress

Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Safety systems in plug-in hybrid and electric cars automatically shut the power off and isolate the battery when a collision or short circuit is detected, lowering the likelihood of a fire. EV electrical circuits are just as safe as diesel and petrol cars. Charging Safety. Don’t worry about dodging puddles in your Prius!

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Hey Charger! New Dodge EV muscle car boasts wild acceleration, crazy weight and a name famous in Australia

EV Central

US car-maker Dodge has released pictures and full details of its all-new Dodge Charger Daytona that heralds a new era for the all-electric muscle car when sales begin in Q3 2024. Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range! 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona two-door Scat Pack.

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Chrysler Changes Its Mind About EVs

Revenge of the Electric Car

Under the Marchionne plan, former Envi chief Lou Rhodes will become the group line executive in charge of electric car development for both Fiat and Chrysler, Cappa said. That includes the Dodge Circuit, a two-seat, all-electric sports car that Chrysler engineers had rushed into prototype by using a Lotus platform.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Peter Valdes-Dapena , CNNMoney.com senior writer Last Updated: April 15, 2009: 2:59 PM ET The Dodge Circuit, slated to enter production late next year, is based on a vehicle platform engineered by Britains Lotus.

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

Especially since I’m straining to keep pace with Raffaele de Simone just ahead, the Ferrari test driver who routinely sets lap records on this historic circuit, just a few pasta lengths from its factory in Maranello, in northern Italy. km circuit. second lap advantage over that ICE-only supercar. second pace.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

With more than a 40 percent market share, our Chrysler and Dodge minivans continue to lead the segment we created more than 25 years ago," said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President-Product Development, Chrysler LLC. produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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